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AIBU?

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to wish dh would be a bit kinder about this?

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Damnspot · 17/05/2023 15:54

I've been signed off work for 3 weeks as I have an unstable fracture at the top of my arm. I can't drive. I'm usually really tough but this has thrown me and I'm really tired and basically just pottering around the house not doing very much at all. I'm sleeping sitting up on the sofa as recommended by the consultant which actually isn't too bad but obviously I'm not sleeping that well. Consultant told me yesterday that I had to really be careful as if it moves I'll need an operation- it's fine as long as I keep it in the sling.

Dh is fed up. He's having a shit time at work and is really stressed and I think he really resents me sitting at home getting paid for doing nothing (I work part time). The first thing he asks when he gets in is what have I done that day. I can tidy the kitchen, unload the dishwasher. I've done an online shop and out it away. I can do bits and pieces of tidying but can't use one arm obviously so can't fold etc.

He hasn't actually said anything other than ask what I've done and then stalk off. I asked him if he wanted to watch TV last night and he said no I have too much to do and then proceeded to huff about putting laundry away then sitting on his phone 😑

I have a teen dd who is getting lifts back from school from a friend, she's been brilliant and really helpful and kind.

Aibu to feel a bit sorry for myself and to wish dh could be kinder? I've also started to feel really really guilty as I know he's stressed at work (it's quite serious stress) and I can't be much practical help. I'm really trying to stay cheerful and positive but he seems resentful of that too.

OP posts:
unsync · 17/05/2023 21:53

My ex was a sulker, one of the many reasons he's an ex.

Next time he asks what you've been doing, tell him you've been following your consultant's advice. You have a serious injury. If you have the op, you'll be out of action a lot longer. Your husband is a selfish that, but I reckon you know that.

Hope you feel better soon.

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